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Trump’s May 1 deadline: Can he continue war on Iran after that?
Trump is obliged under the War Powers Act to limit the conflict after 60 days with congressional approval.
US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction
The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider knowledge of the Venezuela attack.
Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada
Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.
US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate votes 50-48 early on Thursday morning to advance the plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
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Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?
Phelan’s firing reveals turbulence in US military leadership amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?
In battle for India’s West Bengal election, PM Modi’s men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects ‘bad faith’ negotiations.
